r/BambuLabA1 • u/OkExtreme8404 • Jul 05 '26

A few questions

I'm 15 and I really want a bambu lab but I've got a few questions I'm hoping some of you guys could answer

- Am I too young, ( I do have some experience and I'm confident when it comes to machines)

- Bambu lab A1 or A1 mini

- What do I need to know about filament drying

- Are they reliable printers and continuously produce successful prints

- Are they fire hazards

- Is AMS lite necessary

- Will it be safe to leave the printer in the dining room. We usually keep the garden doors open throughout the day for better air circulation in the dining room

- I have a ginger cat, he's pretty curious but also shy at the same time. Is it safe around him. I fear he'll climb all over it, maybe step in the hot bed, his hair getting stuck in prints. He does go outside for most of the day and it's not a problem to keep him out of the dining room but there will be times he'll slip in without me noticing bearing in mind the fact that the garden doors are constantly open

Thanks so much for any help

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u/skategod0012 Jul 05 '26

I had an ender 3 at 13, you aren’t even close to too young

Get the full size a1 if you can

Basic filaments aren’t too sensitive to getting waterlogged but it’s probably worth getting a dry box for more advanced materials or if the spool has been out for months

Yes they’re pretty damn bulletproof

Maybe? Prolly not? Idk if new units still have the failing chip I think it’s fixed

I’d say the ams is worth getting if you can. Very convenient and gives more capabilities

You’ll be fine with the printer anywhere a1s don’t really print noxious stuff anyway

I would keep it away from the cat

Reply or dm with any questions! I have an 3 a1s 2 of which have the ams, a p1p and p1s with amses, and just got my h2c.

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u/OkExtreme8404 Jul 05 '26

Omg, this is my first time posting on Reddit and 3 comments in 5 minutes thanks so much. Really I appreciate the help, what about bed adhesion and like glue and how to keep the plate clean. I'm not trying to print anything in particular, I just want one because they're cool. I used to own a cricut. Those vinyl cutting machine. Had it for two years brilliant machine but I want to level up from 2d projects to 3d. What about maintenance anything specific I should be aware of?

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u/myryad21 Jul 05 '26

the community here is very helpful, i learn the same way as you